JVC Barcode Reader HR S8700EU User Manual

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions ........................................2

INDEX

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections .....................................10

S-VIDEO Connection .................................11

INITIAL SETTINGS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Auto Set Up ...............................................12

Preset Download .......................................14

Language ...................................................16

SAT CONTROL SET

Satellite Receiver Control Setting ...............17

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions .....................................19

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ...........................................20

Playback Features ......................................21

RECORDING

Basic Recording .........................................24

Recording Features ....................................25

B.E.S.T. Picture System ...............................29

TIMER RECORDING

SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming ...............30

Express Timer Programming .......................32

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ...36

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

VIDEO NAVIGATION

Navigation .................................................40

Edit Title ....................................................42

Find Title ...................................................46

EDITING

Edit From A Camcorder ..............................49

Output/Input Set ........................................50

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ...52

Audio Dubbing ..........................................54

Insert Editing ..............................................56

Synchro Editing ..........................................58

Information On J Terminal .........................59

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ............60

Connecting/Using A Decoder ....................62

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ............63

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Mode Set ...................................................64

Tuner Set ...................................................68

Video Channel Set .....................................74

SHOWVIEW^®System Setup ..........................75

Clock Set ...................................................76

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

LIST OF TERMS

LPT0327-001A

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For Italy:

“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95

published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”

The STANDBY/ON ¹button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches

operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “^!” shows ON.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be

played back on a single-speed video recorder.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video

cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

...in direct sunlight.

...in a dusty environment.

...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or

under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold

liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where

condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

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INDEX

FRONT VIEW

A STANDBY/ON ¹Button ੬ pg. 12

B Timer^#Button ੬ pg. 31, 33

C S-VHS ET Button ੬ pg. 27

D Stop/Eject ⁰Button ੬ pg. 20, 24

E Cassette Loading Slot

K PR +/– Buttons ੬ pg. 24

L SYNCHRO ⁷/⁷⁹Button ੬ pg. 58

M SP/LP/EP Button ੬ pg. 24

N Front Display Panel ੬ pg. 6

O INSERT Button ੬ pg. 57

P SAT^#Button ੬ pg. 36

F Play ⁴Button ੬ pg. 20

G DIGITAL TBC/NR Button ੬ pg. 23

H JOG Dial ੬ pg. 21

Q SAT^#Indicator ੬ pg. 36

R Record ⁷Button ੬ pg. 24

S Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button ੬ pg. 55

T Infrared Beam Receiving Window

U Pause ⁹Button ੬ pg. 21

I SHUTTLE Ring ੬ pg. 20

J S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

੬ pg. 49, 54, 56

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REAR VIEW

A Mains Power Cord ੬ pg. 10

B S OUT Connector ੬ pg. 11

C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector ੬ pg. 10, 52, 60,

61, 62

D J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector] ੬ pg. 59

E SYNCHRO EDIT Connector ੬ pg. 58

F ANT. IN Connector ੬ pg. 10

G Remote PAUSE Connector ੬ pg. 49

H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors ੬ pg. 63

I AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

੬ pg. 17, 52, 60, 61, 62

J SAT CONTROL Connector ੬ pg. 17

K RF OUT Connector ੬ pg. 10

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INDEX (cont.)

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display ੬ pg. 29

Audio Level Indicator ੬ pg. 27

B Programme Time Indicators ੬ pg. 32

C Symbolic Mode Indicators

D “Timer” Indicator ੬ pg. 31, 33

E S-VHS Indicator ੬ pg. 27, 67

F Channel/Clock Display ੬ pg. 15

G Tape Speed Indicators ੬ pg. 24

H Audio Mode Indicator ੬ pg. 23

I Tape Remaining Time Indicator ੬ pg. 25

J “Cassette Loaded” Mark

K VPS/PDC Indicator ੬ pg. 31, 33

L VCR Indicator ੬ pg. 25

M Counter/Remain Display

STILL:

SLOW:

PLAY:

FF/REWVARIABLE

SEARCH:

RECORD:

RECORD

PAUSE:

(The counter can display up to +/– “19:59:59”. If

the playback or recording time exceeds this limit,

the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.)

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

N Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 51), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 65), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

A Operation Mode Indicators

B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

H Type of Broadcast ੬ pg. 28

I Current Day/Month/Year

J Clock Display

C Tape Direction

D Counter Display

E Tape Remaining Time Indicator ੬ pg. 25

F Audio Mode Display ੬ pg. 23

G Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on the TV screen

when you press 3 or

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search

(੬ pg. 22). The position of

“q” in relation to “0”

K Channel Position Number and Station Name/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or

SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 51), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

L Timer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the

timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the

Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5

minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear

the display, press & on the remote control.

M “Cassette Loaded” Mark

(beginning) or “+” (end)

shows you where you are

on the tape.

Beginning

End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position

indicator may not appear correctly.

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INDEX (cont.)

A LCD Panel ੬ pg. 9, 30

B TV Button ੬ pg. 38

C VCR Button ੬ pg. 37

D AUDIO Button ੬ pg. 23

REMOTE CONTROL

^ (TV Muting) Button ੬ pg. 38

E LCD PROG Button ੬ pg. 30

F Number Keys ੬ pg. 24, 30

G DAILY Button ੬ pg. 31, 33

H VPS/PDC Button ੬ pg. 31, 33

I Counter Reset 0000 Button ੬ pg. 25

Cancel ^&Button ੬ pg. 34

J Programme Check ^"Button ੬ pg. 34

K PROG Button ੬ pg. 30

L START +/– Button ੬ pg. 32

M STOP +/– Button ੬ pg. 32

N Rewind ³Button ੬ pg. 20, 21

O Play ⁴Button ੬ pg. 20

P Record ⁷Button ੬ pg. 24

Q ^{r t}Button ੬ pg. 12

TV PR +/– Button ੬ pg. 38

R CABLE/SAT Button ੬ pg. 39

S STANDBY/ON ¹Button ੬ pg. 12

T Display – –:– – Button ੬ pg. 25

U TV/VCR Button ੬ pg. 25

V 30 SEC Button ੬ pg. 22

W Transmit

Button ੬ pg. 30

X WEEKLY Button ੬ pg. 31, 33

Y Timer^#Button ੬ pg. 31, 33

Z AUX Button ੬ pg. 49

a MENU Button ੬ pg. 16

b Auto Tracking ^pButton ੬ pg. 23

SP/LP/EP Button ੬ pg. 24

c OK Button ੬ pg. 13

d NAVIGATION Button ੬ pg. 40

e PR +/– Button ੬ pg. 24

f DATE +/– Button ੬ pg. 32

g Fast Forward ⁵Button ੬ pg. 20, 21

h Stop ⁸Button ੬ pg. 20, 24

i Pause ⁹Button ੬ pg. 21

j ^{w e}Button ੬ pg. 21, 22

TV ^%+/– Button ੬ pg. 38

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also

be used to operate your TV. (੬ pg. 38)

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How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers

of JVC and other brands. (੬ pg. 38, 39)

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

Remote Control LCD

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receiver’s functions. The LCD

indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote

control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected.

A To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the

remote control to the Video mode. To switch the remote control’s

A/B code, refer to page 37.

B To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote

control to the TV mode. (੬ pg. 38)

C To operate your satellite receiver, first press the CABLE/SAT button

to set the remote control to the satellite receiver mode. (੬ pg. 39)

NOTES:

Even if “TV” is displayed on the LCD, the following operations can be performed without switching the mode.

● Basic operations for the recorder

After an operation is completed, “TV” reappears on the LCD.

● Express timer programming and SHOWVIEW timer programming operations

To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.

● Accessing main menu

To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly

connected.

Basic Connections

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY

VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Aerial connector

Back of TV

A ^{Check the contents.}

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82.

B ^{Situate the recorder.}

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

21-pin SCART

TV aerial cable

connector

C ^{Connect the recorder to TV.}

21-pin SCART

cable

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

RF cable

(not provided)

(provided)

RF Connection

8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector

on the rear panel of the recorder.

Mains power cord

ANT. IN

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the

TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection

8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection”.

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the

recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Back of recorder

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT RF OUT

Mains outlet

D ^{Connect the recorder to mains.}

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of

interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy

stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo

TV.

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set

Up” on page 12.

NOTES:

● The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers

either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C

signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance

signals are separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set

“L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” after the connection and the

initial settings are completed (੬ pg. 50). You can obtain

high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to

use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C

signal.)

● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode

according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.

● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction

manual of your television.

● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the

S-VIDEO connection described on page 11.

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S-VIDEO Connection

AUDIO IN connectors

Back of TV

S-Video cable

(not provided)

S-VIDEO IN

connector

Audio cable

(not provided)

TV aerial cable

Aerial connector

Mains outlet

S OUT

Mains

power cord

Back of recorder

AUDIO OUT

RF cable (provided)

8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN

connectors . . .

NOTES:

● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

● With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset

Download function (੬ pg. 14).

● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO

OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi

stereo sound reproduction. (੬ pg. 63)

● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO

connection, set your TV to its AV mode.

● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of

your television.

A ^{Connect the recorder to TV.}

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection” (੬ pg. 10).

B Connect the recorder’s S OUT connector to the TV’s

S-VIDEO IN connector.

C Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the

TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set

Up” on page 12.

B ^{Connect the recorder to mains.}

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a

mains outlet.

Auto Set Up

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be

set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO connection

੬ pg. 10, 11) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

੬ pg. 10).

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/

Auto Guide Program Number Set

After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is

pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply

selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the

tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers

automatically.

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country

Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on

the TV screen.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your language.

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic

(CESKÁ REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA), Russia (РОССИЯ) or

other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set

the clock manually.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to

the recorder with RF connection

and the on-screen display

appearing on UHF channel 36

looks distorted, perform “Video

Channel Set” on page 74.

B ^{Select your country.}

On the front display panel

Press rt to select your international telephone country

code of your country referring to the chart in the left

column.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND (49) is selected.

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to

step 3.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48), РОССИЯ (07) or OTHER

EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen

appears. Set the clock manually (੬ pg. 76), then go to step 4.

● If you have selected any other country name (code), press OK

and go to step 4.

International Telephone Country Code

BELGIUM

ÖSTERREICH

POLSKA

CESKÁ REPUBLIKA

DANMARK

DEUTSCHLAND

ESPAÑA

PORTUGAL

SUISSE

351

358

– –

SUOMI

GREECE

SVERIGE

РОССИЯ

ITALIA

MAGYARORSZÁG

NEDERLAND

NORGE

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

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● If you are using the on-screen

display, the AUTO SET

screen will appear. As Auto

Set Up progresses, the “q”

mark on the TV screen

moves from left to right.

When the Auto Set Up is

completed, “SCAN

C ^{Select the language.}

display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select your language code.

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front

COMPLETED” appears for

about 5 seconds, then the

normal screen appears.

Language Code

Beginning

End

ENGLISH

NORSK

SUOMI

DANSK

POLSKI

CEcTINA

MAGYAR

ЯЗЫК

DEUTSCH

FRANCAIS

ITALIANO

● If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV

connection (੬ pg. 10), the recorder will automatically

perform Preset Download (੬ pg. 14) instead of the Auto Set

Up.

CASTELLANO

NEDERLANDS

SVENSKA

ATTENTION

(Example) DEUTSCH (02) is selected for SUISSE (41).

International telephone

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s

memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their

Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory

and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You

only need to set the clock. (੬ pg. 76)

Language code

country code

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as

required.

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users) ੬ pg. 74

● Tuner setting ੬ pg. 68

● Clock setting ੬ pg. 76

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform

tuner setting (੬ pg. 68) and, if necessary, video channel

setting (੬ pg. 74).

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

NOTES:

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither

Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto

Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure

to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set

Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

(੬ pg. 71, “INFORMATION”).

D ^{Perform Auto Set Up.}

the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO SET” and press OK or

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press

any button on the recorder or remote control until the

front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or

“– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV

connection (੬ pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform

Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on

page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and

Guide Program numbers automatically.

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading

from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide

Program Number Set

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 12 before

continuing.

A ^{Perform Preset Download.}

ATTENTION

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,

etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via

fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and

available functions may differ by system.

the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“T-V LINK” and press OK or

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from

“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote

control until the front display panel shows clock time,

“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.

● If you are using the on-screen

display, the T-V LINK screen

will appear. Then the GUIDE

PROG SET screen will appear

during Guide Program

Number Set. When Preset

Download is completed,

“COMPLETED” appears for

about 5 seconds, then the

normal screen appears.

● If you press any button on the

recorder or remote control

while downloading is in

progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither

Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while

downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be

sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from

the beginning.

B ^{Set the video channel.}

Set the video channel to off manually. (੬ pg. 74)

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● On this recorder, the characters available for station names

(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of

downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV

(੬ pg. 72).

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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the

correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations

have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – ੬ pg. 73) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel

positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 70 – 73.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is

displayed.

A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary

stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – ੬ pg. 73) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel

positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 70 – 73.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 76.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the

recorder’s power back on again.

The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto

Set Up” on page 12 or “Preset Download” on page 14 again.

IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (੬ pg. 30).

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW

system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW

system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (੬ pg. 30, “SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”).

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with

an unacceptable picture (੬ pg. 71, “Delete A Channel”).

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in

step 2 on page 12 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI

DANMARK

DANSK

NEDERLAND

NEDERLANDS

ENGLISH

ЯЗЫК

]

PORTUGAL

DEUTSCHLAND

POLSKA

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

POLSKI

ÖSTERREICH

CESKÁ REPUBLIKA

ITALIA

DEUTSCH

CEcTINA

GREECE

РОССИЯ

ITALIANO

MAGYAR

CASTELLANO

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

ENGLISH

NORGE

SVERIGE

NORSK

SVENSKA

MAGYARORSZÁG

ESPAÑA

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

ENGLISH

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 16.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at

regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”

(੬ pg. 76, “Just Clock”).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen

messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up

selects the language automatically (੬ pg. 15), you can

change the language setting manually as required.

Language

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Country Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e.

C ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name, then press OK or e.

D ^{Select the language.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK;

pressing OK enters AUTO SET/

T-V LINK screen.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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SAT CONTROL SET

The following procedure is required if you receive

satellite channels through a satellite receiver.

Satellite Receiver

Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer

programming (੬ pg. 30) or Express timer programming

(੬ pg. 32) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”

and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s

channels using the provided Satellite Controller.

Control Setting

Satellite receiver

Installing Satellite Controller

A ^{Situate the Satellite Controller.}

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its

transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

B ^{Attach the Satellite Controller.}

Your recorder

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back

of the Satellite Controller.

Satellite Controller

(suggested locations)

C ^{Make connections.}

Transmitter

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART

connector.

Satellite Controller

Satellite receiver

NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction

manual.

D ^{Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.}

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL

connector on the rear panel.

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

SAT CONTROL

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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

C ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

D ^{Access the Sat Control Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“SAT CONTROL SET”, then

press OK or e.

E ^{Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.}

Press the appropriate number

keys to enter the brand code

from the list on page 19, then

press OK.

● If the brand code you entered

is invalid, the code field will

be reset. Enter the correct

brand code again.

● If the recorder is in playback or

recording mode, you cannot

set the brand code.

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.

Press the appropriate number

keys to enter one of the

channel positions on the

satellite receiver, then press

OK.

● You can select the channel

position between 1 to 999.

● After pressing OK, the recorder

enters the Test mode.

Setting satellite receiver's brand and

channel

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and

channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller

cannot work correctly.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

mode).

A ^{Turn on the satellite receiver.}

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press MENU.

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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

T-V LINK

G ^{Check the result of the test.}

channel number has been

changed to the same one as

you set in step 6 ...

Press rt to move the highlight

bar (pointer) to “CHANGED

TO ...”, then press OK or e to

finish the Sat Control Set mode.

T-V Link Functions

If the satellite receiver’s

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 10), the following functions are

available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering

T-V Link, etc.*

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available

functions may differ by system.

If the satellite receiver’s

channel number has not been changed correctly ...

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the

procedure again from step 5.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

information from your TV for timer-programming on the

recorder.

BRAND NAME

CODE

JVC

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

AMSTRAD

CANAL SATELLITE

CANAL +

D-BOX

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

TV Auto Power On

ECHOSTAR

ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)

FINLUX

78, 79, 80

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically

whenever you play a tape.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT NOKIA

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LUXOR

64, 65

64, 78

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

70, 71

MASCOM

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

RFT

SAGEM

SALORA

SIEMENS

SKYMASTER

TPS

Direct Rec

65, 67, 74, 86, 92

You can easily start recording the programme that you are

watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT

REC” to “ON” (੬ pg. 65).

66, 84

TRIAX

WISI

NOTES:

● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite

receiver.

● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input

mode to 2-digit.

● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be

sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the

instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel (੬ step 6),

signals from the remote control may interfere with signals

transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the

remote control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam

receiving window as possible.

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PLAYBACK

A ^{Load a cassette.}

Basic Playback

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

pointed toward the recorder.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

is reset to “0:00:00”.

● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape

will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

B ^{Find the programme start point.}

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or

turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward, press

5 or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

C ^{Start playback.}

Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder’s front

display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 29)

D ^{Stop playback.}

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s

front panel. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (੬ pg. 65)).

Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this

video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a

VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any

full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super

VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on

regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals

can be recorded and played back using Super VHS

cassettes.

* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with

this recorder.

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

Playback Features

1 Pause during playback.

NOTE:

Press 9.

Refer to the

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the

SHUTTLE ring

illustration on the

right as you read

the following

procedures.

picture.

2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press 9.

Press w or e.

Slow Motion

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse

slow motion (refer to the illustration on the left).

During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then

release. Press 9 and release again to return to still

picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to

return to still picture.

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.

(੬ pg. 23)

ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an

LP/EP-recorded tape.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

● Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with

an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion,

frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.

● In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or

frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be

distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

● When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow

motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter

vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being

used.

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the

left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE

ring resumes still picture playback.

● For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

way to the right and release it within 1 second.

● For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

way to the left and release it within 1 second.

During playback or still, press 5 for forward

high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.

Variable Speed Search

NOTE:

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2

seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal

playback resumes.

right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration

above).

To resume normal playback, press 4.

During playback, press w or e.

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture

moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Skip Search

During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over

unwanted sections.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion

playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,

press 4.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is

displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the

corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly

until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w

twice.

To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e

once.

Current position

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback begins

automatically.

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Next Function Memory

Manual Tracking

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after

rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the

Stop mode.

Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.

During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking

manually by pressing the PR buttons.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Timer Standby

1 Override automatic tracking.

Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

Press p on the remote control.

2 Adjust the tracking manually.

Digital TBC/NR

Press PR + or –.

Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base

Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to

deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes.

The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise

and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this

function.

3 Return to automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic

tracking mode automatically.

* The default setting is on.

We recommend that you use Digital TBC/NR when...

... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.

... playing back a tape repeatedly used.

Soundtrack Selection

... using this video recorder as the source player for editing.

Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,

HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Activate Digital TBC/NR.

Press DIGITAL TBC/NR so that the button lights up.

● To turn off Digital TBC/NR, press DIGITAL TBC/NR again so

that the light goes off.

Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:

TRACK

NOTES:

USE

● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception

condition, the picture may become more stable with Digital

TBC/NR set to off.

Recorder’s Front

Display Panel

On-Screen

Display

● When Digital TBC/NR is set to on, if you play back a tape

where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or

some character generators), the playback picture may be

distorted. If this is the case, turn off Digital TBC/NR.

● When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does

not function even though the DIGITAL TBC/NR button is lit.

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo

tapes

a + s

L j h R

HI FI

L j

For main audio of

Bilingual tapes

HI FI

For sub audio of

Bilingual tapes

h R

Repeat Playback

Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100

times repeatedly.

Foraudio-dubbed

tapes

NORM

HI FI

NORM

1 Start playback.

Foraudio-dubbed

tapes

a + s + NORM

Press 4.

2 Activate Repeat Playback.

NOTES:

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

● The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks

slowly.

● “a + s” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi

stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio

track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal

audio.

● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops

automatically.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,

refer to page 28.

● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will

not appear (੬ pg. 65).

3 Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

NOTE:

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

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RECORDING

A ^{Load a cassette.}

Basic Recording

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter

is reset to “0:00:00”.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape

will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

B ^{Choose a programme.}

Press PR +/– or the number keys to select the channel

you wish to record.

C ^{Set the tape speed.}

Press SP/LP/EP (p). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on

the recorder’s front display panel to confirm the selected

tape speed.

● In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

● If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is

recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this

recorder.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 67)

D ^{Start recording.}

Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or

press 7 on the recorder.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and

the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette.

(੬ pg. 29)

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears

on the TV screen will be recorded (੬ pg. 65).

E ^{Pause/Resume recording.}

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

F ^{Stop recording.}

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.

Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer

Recording (੬ pg. 25) or timer recording (੬ pg. 30, 32), the

recording will resume automatically when power is restored

to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has

expired.

Record safety tab

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Recording Features

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours

(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off

after recording is finished.

1 Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

2 Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front

display panel.

3 Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7

to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by

30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s

front panel.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Set the counter display.

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front

display panel.

2 Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed

time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a

recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape

appears.

● The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with

“y” displayed.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to

show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or

tape remaining time.

Record One Programme While

Watching Another

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV

connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator

and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once

recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the

channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to

view.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining

time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.

“– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on

occasion.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls

appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the

recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (੬ pg. 62), you can

select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel

controls.

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RECORDING (cont.)

Retake

You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you

are recording it.

End of programme

Beginning of programme

Unnecessary Unnecessary

Programme

part

Recorded part

Go back to end of programme to cut out

unnecessary part

1 Engage the Record-Pause mode.

Press 9 during recording.

2 Locate the start point.

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right (or hold down 3

or 5) and release it when you reach the point where

you want to resume recording.

● Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.

3 Resume recording.

Press 4 when you wish to resume recording.

NOTES:

● Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (੬ pg. 19,

65).

● Noise may appear when Retake function is used at the part

that is recorded in EP mode.

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Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)

Audio Recording Level Control

Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the audio recording

level.

— Recording on VHS cassettes with

S-VHS quality

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture

quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back

on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start

recording on a VHS cassette.

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Recording Level Control screen.}

● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 65)

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“REC LEVEL CTL”, then press

OK or e.

Engage the S-VHS ET mode.

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. The button lights up.

● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET. The button’s

light goes off.

NOTES:

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ...

... while recording is in progress.

... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording

(੬ pg. 25) is in progress.

C ^{Adjust the audio recording level.}

... while B.E.S.T. (੬ pg. 29) is in progress.

Press r or t.

● The S-VHS ET function does not work ...

... with S-VHS cassettes.

... with recordings in LP/EP mode.

● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures

over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS

cassettes is recommended.

● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET

recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve

even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording

quality before you start important recordings.

● You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET

function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders

equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

(Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET

function.)

● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET

function on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback

picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning

cassette.)

● Press r or t briefly 5 times to

move the on-screen’s audio

levels by one division on the

scale. To move the audio levels

faster, press and hold r or t.

● Adjust the recording level

while watching the audio level

indicator on the recorder’s

front display panel. Set the

level so that maximum volume

causes the indicator to vary

between 0dB to 4dB.

D ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame

playback modes (੬ pg. 21), noise may appear. If these modes

are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS

ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be

deteriorated.

● Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while

distortion will increase if the level is too high.

● When you finished audio recording, be sure to set the level

control back to its centre position.

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RECORDING (cont.)

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual

Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)

and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception

of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being

received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being

On-screen Display

Received

A2 Stereo

A2 Bilingual

BIL.

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL. NICAM

NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until “a” and

“s” appear on the front display panel or “HIFI L j h R”

appears on the TV screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until “a” or

“s” appears on the front display panel, or “HIFI L j” or

“HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen (as required).

● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”

appears on the front display panel or the TV screen.

NOTE:

“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not

appear (੬ pg. 65).

To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2)

Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the

Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L

and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual

on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be

recorded on the normal audio track.

To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual

Programmes

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi

audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded

on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the

broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a

bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on

page 23.

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Recording

B.E.S.T. Picture

System

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you

initiate recording.

DURING B.E.S.T.

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)

system checks the condition of the tape in use during

playback and recording, and compensates to provide the

highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You

can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference

(੬ pg. 65).

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

Playback

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the

condition of the tape, then begins recording.

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you

initiate playback.

NOTES:

● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes

only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is

first initiated. It does not work during recording.

● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording is in progress (੬ pg. 36).

● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works

before recording is initiated.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the

quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “BEST” appears

blinking on the recorder’s front display panel.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The

next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is

re-performed.

● Pressing the recorder’s 7 button while “BEST” is displayed

does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 25).

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it

is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as

well.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (੬ pg. 65).

● “BEST” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.

Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is

operative.

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7

and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the

recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired

scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following

steps:

A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record

Pause mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of

the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters

Record Pause mode.

B Press 4 to start recording.

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording

immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 65).

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TIMER RECORDING

You can use the on-screen display to enter the SHOWVIEW

number.

SHOWVIEW^®Timer

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW screen.}

Press PROG.

Programming

Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer

Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

will come on automatically.

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

The front display panel looks like this:

LCD panel

B ^{Enter the SHOWVIEW number.}

Press the number keys to

enter the SHOWVIEW number

of a programme you wish to

record. Then press OK.

● If you make a mistake, press &

and input the correct number.

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display

panel with only a 4-digit number:

C ^{Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen.}

With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly

simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding

code number which your recorder is able to recognize.

You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the

SHOWVIEW number.

The SHOWVIEW Program

screen appears (if you’re just

starting out, “P1” appears).

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW display.}

Press LCD PROG.

The LCD panel looks like this:

The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing

" changes the display to the programme stop time, then the

date and channel position.

B ^{Enter the SHOWVIEW number.}

Press the number keys to enter the SHOWVIEW number of

IMPORTANT

a programme you wish to record. Then press

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is

displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEW^®System Setup” on page 75

and set the Guide Program number correctly.

● If you make a mistake, press & and input the correct number.

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the LCD panel:

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the

TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Press

& and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

Then go to step 3 in the right column.

● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION”

on page 31.

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NOTES:

D ^{Set the tape speed.}

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 67)

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press STOP +/– in step 3. You can compensate for

anticipated programme schedule delays.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

. . . in step 3, press WEEKLY (number key “9”) for weekly

serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily serials (Monday —

Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV

screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding

indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and

“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 34).

E ^{Set the VPS/PDC mode.}

Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”

is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”

is not lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

੬ “VPS/PDC Recording” on page 33.

● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a

SHOWVIEW number which starts with “0”.

F ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal

screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears

on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see

page 35.

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW

system:

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.

B Perform steps 1 – 7. In step 3, the front display panel

shows “L2” for the channel position. In step 5, you cannot

set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

G ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically

and “#” appears on the front display panel.

ATTENTION

Guide Program Number Set

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you

entered has not been set.

If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite

broadcast station, press the number key “0” to change “TV

PROG” to “SAT”. Press rt to input the channel position

number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives

that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Program

number. The SHOWVIEW Program screen appears.

(Example)

To timer-record a ZDF

programme with the

SHOWVIEW system.

* If your recorder receives ZDF on

the channel position 2, press OK

or e after entering “2”.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

If you do not know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme

you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your

recorder to timer-record the programme.

Express Timer

Programming

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW screen.}

Press PROG.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

will come on automatically.

B ^{Access the Programme screen.}

Press START+/–. (If you’re

just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

The front display panel looks like this:

C ^{Enter the programme start time.}

Press START+/– to enter the

time you want recording to

start.

● Press and hold START+/– to

move in 30-minute

increments, or press and

release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

The front display panel looks like this:

D ^{Enter the programme stop time.}

Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to

stop.

● Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or

press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

E ^{Enter the programme date.}

Press DATE+/–.

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter

appears in its place.

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NOTE:

F ^{Enter the channel position.}

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and “FULL”

appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes

(੬ pg. 34).

Press PR+/–.

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.

B Perform steps 1 – 10. In step 6, press the number key “0”

to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. The front display panel

shows “L2” for the channel position. Then press PR+/– to

enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. In

step 8, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

G ^{Set the tape speed.}

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 67)

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

VPS/PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are

service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording.

With this system, special code signals are transmitted

together with the audio/video signals. These code signals

control your video recorder and have precedence over the

advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This

means that your recorder will start and stop recording when

the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if

the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.

H ^{Set the VPS/PDC mode.}

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”

is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”

is not lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.

੬ “VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column

Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.

I ^{Return to the normal screen.}

NOTES:

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start

time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV

listing. A different time than advertised will result in no

recording.

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or

OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV

screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen

appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the

TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see

page 35.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite

receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector on your recorder.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/

OUT connector.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

J ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

How to check if the station being received transmits a

VPS/PDC signal

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically

and “#” appears on the front display panel.

A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the

front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the front display panel.

If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,

“VPS/PDC” will stop blinking.

If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,

“VPS/PDC” will blink at a slower rate.

C Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (number

key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily

serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears

on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

C ^{Access the Programme screen/display.}

Press " again to check

more information. Each time

you press ", the next

programme’s information

appears.

The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing

OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the

date and the channel position.

To cancel or change a programme...

D ^{Cancel or change a programme.}

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme

settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or SP/LP/EP

(p).

● You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position

by pressing the number key “0”.

E ^{Return to the normal screen/display.}

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still

some programmes remaining, go on to step 6.

F ^{Return to the timer mode.}

Check, cancel and change programmes

Press # (TIMER).

NOTE:

A ^{Disengage the timer mode.}

You can also check the programmes on the front display panel

even if the recorder’s power is off (unless the recorder is in the

Power Save mode ੬ pg. 66) or the recorder is in the Timer

mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the

programmes.

Press # (TIMER), then press 1.

B ^{Access the Programme Check screen/display.}

Press ".

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When programmes overlap each other

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another

programme overlapping the programme you have just made.

The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting

programmes will start blinking.

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other.

A ^{Confirm the overlapping programmes.}

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

B ^{Select the programme to modify.}

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer

programme setting. The programme with the lower programme

number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded

correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,

the recorder will return to the normal screen.

C ^{Cancel or change programme setting.}

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme

screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5

seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a programme, press the appropriate button:

START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or

SP/LP/EP (p) when the Programme screen on which

you want to make changes is shown, then press OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with

the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a

programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the

Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again

until the overlap is solved.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the

programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,

be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned

on.

Automatic Satellite

Programme

Recording

● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and

timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

This function allows you to automatically record a

satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your

external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to

the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and

programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The

recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input

from the satellite receiver. After recording, the recorder’s

power shuts off automatically.

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (੬ pg. 60, 61)

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

A ^{Select the L-2 SELECT mode.}

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (੬ pg. 51).

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 60.

B ^{Set the tape speed.}

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 67)

SAT# indicator

Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The SAT#

indicator lights up and the recorder turns off

automatically.

NOTES:

● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#. The SAT# indicator goes off.

● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● In step 3, if the SAT# indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Automatic

Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer

Programming” (੬ pg. 32) to timer-record a satellite programme.

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● The SAT# indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

● Pressing the recorder’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and

disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible

to set different tape speeds for each programme.

● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may

record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

● If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not start

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the SAT# indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is

turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

● The B.E.S.T. system (੬ pg. 29) does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

● Just Clock (੬ pg. 76) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

● When the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”

(੬ pg. 65).

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video

recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote

control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B

code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code

signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to

A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to

respond to B code signals.

A ^{Remove the power supply.}

Unplug the end of the mains power cord from the mains

outlet.

B ^{Set the remote control code.}

Press and hold VCR on the remote control for over 2

seconds, press the number key “2” and then press OK.

C ^{Re-supply the power.}

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

D ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1 on the remote control. The recorder will now

only respond to B code signals.

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the

same procedure as shown above, but in step 2, press the

number key “1” instead of “2”.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV

set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be

controlled.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn off the TV using its remote control.

A ^{Set the TV brand code.}

Refer to the chart below. Press and hold TV on the

recorder’s remote control for over 2 seconds, enter your

TV’s brand code using the number keys, then press OK.

Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the

TV and try operations (੬ step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you

do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote

control’s batteries.

● JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV does not

function with one code, try entering another.

B ^{Operate the TV.}

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then

press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–,

TV %+/– (Volume), ^ (TV Muting), number keys.

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed

the number keys.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work

with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function

capability.

BRAND NAME

CODE

JVC

01, 23, 24, 25

BLAUPUNKT

BRANDT

FERGUSON

FINLUX

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

FUNAI

LG/GOLDSTAR

GRAETZ

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

ITT

Use the number keys, and the p button, & button or #

button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23,

24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the p button corresponds to the

1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –)

of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the &

button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the # button

corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote

control.

LUXOR

MITSUBISHI

MIVAR

NEC

NOKIA

NORDMENDE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

NOTE:

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.

Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

SABA

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SELECO

02, 12, 33, 34, 35

SHARP

SONY

TELEAVIA

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

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BRAND NAME

CODE

Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote

Control

JVC

AMSTRAD

CANAL SATELLITE

CANAL +

D-BOX

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your

satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other

manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.

ECHOSTAR

ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)

FINLUX

78, 79, 80

Before performing the following steps:

Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control.

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT NOKIA

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LUXOR

64, 65

A ^{Set the satellite receiver brand code.}

64, 78

Refer to the chart in the right column. Press and hold

CABLE/SAT on the recorder’s remote control for over 2

seconds, enter your satellite receiver’s brand code using

the number keys, then press OK.

70, 71

MASCOM

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

RFT

SAGEM

SALORA

SIEMENS

SKYMASTER

TPS

Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the

satellite receiver and try operations (੬ step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite

receiver, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace

your remote control’s batteries.

● Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one code. If

the satellite receiver does not function with one code, try

entering another.

65, 67, 74, 86, 92

66, 84

B ^{Operate the satellite receiver.}

TRIAX

WISI

First, press CABLE/SAT to set the remote control to

satellite receiver mode, then press the corresponding

button: 1, TV PR +/–, number keys.

● For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press p after

having pressed the number keys.

● The number keys may not function with some satellite

receivers.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not

work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have

limited function capability.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION

Navigation Playback

Navigation

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what

programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This

function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then

automatically searches for the start of the programme.

When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the

recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start

time, date, channel information, etc. If the tape is recorded on

this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the

recording date are also registered. On the tape only the tape

number information is recorded.

A ^{Load a recorded cassette.}

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.

● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape

will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

B ^{Access the title screen.}

Press NAVIGATION.

● After pressing NAVIGATION, it may take a few seconds to

access the title screen while the recorder searches for the

programme information.

● If there is no cassette loaded, “FIND TITLE” screen appears.

(੬ pg. 46)

C ^{Select a programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to

watch.

D ^{Start playback.}

Press OK. Playback begins automatically after the

selected programme is located.

Check Memory

You can check the amount of recorded information in the

memory.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Video Navigation screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“VIDEO NAVIGATION”,

then press OK or e.

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Video Navigation Title Screen

C ^{Check the memory.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“CHECK MEMORY”, then

press OK.

● The CHECK MEMORY screen

will appear.

A Tape number

B Tape title

If there is no tape title entered, the earliest recording date

will be displayed.

C Current page number/total page number

D Largest blank space on the tape

(Calculated remaining time based on the current tape

speed (SP, LP or EP) selected on the recorder)

E Programme information

(Recording start time, date and channel number)

F Currently selected programme

D ^{Return to the normal screen.}

G Current tape position

“*” is displayed if the currently selected programme and

the current tape position are different while tape is not

running.

Press MENU.

H Detailed information of currently selected programme

(Recording start time, end time, recording length,

recording speed, programme title and category)

If there are no title and category entered, “TITLE” and

“CATEGORY” will be displayed.

Turn Off Navigation

If you do not want to record information on the programmes, set

“NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.

Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 40 before

continuing.

NOTES:

● Video Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with

this recorder only.

● To record the date and time as the programme title in this

recorder’s memory, make sure the recorder’s clock is set

correctly before recording.

A ^{Turn off Navigation.}

Press rt to move the

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s

memory, you must continue to record each programme for

over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the SP mode,

15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.

● Video Navigation may not work properly depending on the

tape being used.

highlight bar (pointer) to

“NAVIGATION”, then press

OK or e to set to “OFF”.

● If the recorder finds two tape numbers in one tape while

playing back or searching for the beginning of a programme,

then when you remove the tape, the tape will be assigned just

one number (smaller number).

● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s

memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be

damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible

to restore that information.

B ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

● After recording a tape with this recorder, write the tape

number on a label and affix the label to the cassette in order to

allow you to find the tape by its number.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Find Blank Space

Edit Title

This function is useful for finding out the blank space on each

cassette and recording a new programme there.

You can edit the tape title and the programme titles as you like.

You can also select the category for each programme.

In short, you can use the Video Navigation function to create

your own video tape library.

Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 40 before

continuing.

A ^{Access the Find Blank Space screen.}

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“FIND BLANK SPACE”, then

press OK.

B ^{Select the tape number.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

tape number on which you

want to record a programme,

then press OK.

● The calculated blank space is

based on the current tape

speed (SP, LP or EP) selected

on the recorder.

● If the selected cassette has

already been loaded, the

recorder searches the

beginning of the blank space

and goes into the stop mode

automatically.

C ^{Load a cassette.}

Insert the cassette whose

number is displayed on the

screen.

● The recorder searches the

beginning of the blank space

and goes into the stop mode

automatically.

NOTE:

The recorder may not go into the stop mode right on the

beginning of the selected blank space.

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Edit Tape Title

F ^{Enter the tape title.}

Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then

press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” below.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

G ^{Return to the normal screen.}

B ^{Access the Video Navigation screen.}

Press MENU.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“VIDEO NAVIGATION”,

then press OK or e.

Entering Character

Press the appropriate number key, then press e to enter

each character.

Refer to the example below.

(Example) Enter “JVC NEWS”

A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press e.

B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press e.

C Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press e.

D Press 0 (I) twice to enter “I (space)”, then press e.

E Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press e.

F Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press e.

G Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press e.

H Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press e.

C ^{Access the Edit Title screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“EDIT TITLE”, then press OK

or e.

NUMBER KEY

CHARACTER

. , / – + f ( ) 1

A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ

D E F 3 È É Ë Ê

G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í

D ^{Select the tape number.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

tape number whose title you

want to edit, then press OK

or e.

J K L 5

M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ

P Q R S 7

● The “*” mark indicates the

tape number of the cassette

that is currently in the

recorder.

T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú

W X Y Z 9

0 _

NOTES:

E ^{Select the tape title.}

● If you make a mistake, press w e to select the character, then

enter the correct character.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

tape number, then press OK

or e. The tape title begins

blinking.

● If you want to delete a character, press w e to select the

character, then press &.

● The “*” mark indicates the

current position on the tape.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Edit Programme Title and Category

Choice of Category

CATEGORY r

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 43 before

continuing.

MOVIE

SPORTS

A ^{Select the programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to edit,

then press OK or e. The

“TITLE” display begins

blinking.

SPECIAL

SERIES

SHOW

MUSIC

CHILDREN

NEWS

B ^{Enter the programme title.}

OTHERS t

Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then

press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on

page 43.

C ^{Select the category.}

Press rt to select the

category you want, then

press OK or e.

D ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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Delete Tape Data

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 43 before

continuing.

Delete Programme Data

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 43 before

continuing.

A ^{Select the tape title.}

highlight bar (pointer) to the

tape number you want to

delete, then press &.

A ^{Select the programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to

delete, then press &.

B ^{Delete the tape data.}

B ^{Delete the programme data.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“YES”, then press OK or e.

highlight bar (pointer) to

“YES”, then press OK or e.

C ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● When you delete data, only the tape and/or programme

information is deleted from the recorder’s memory. The actual

recording on the tape is not erased.

● If the recorder’s memory becomes full, the recorder cannot

tape or programme from the recorder’s memory.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Sort By Tape Number

Find Title

This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to

playback in the order sorted by tape number.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Video Navigation screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“VIDEO NAVIGATION”,

then press OK or e.

C ^{Access the Find Title screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“FIND TITLE”, then press OK

or e.

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Sort By Date

D ^{Access the Tape No. screen.}

This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to

play back in the order sorted by date.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “BY

TAPE NO.”, then press OK or

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number” on page 46

before continuing.

A ^{Access the Date screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “BY

DATE”, then press OK or e.

E ^{Select the programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to play

back, then press OK.

● If the selected cassette has

already been loaded, playback

begins automatically after the

selected programme is located.

B ^{Select the programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to play

back, then press OK.

● If the selected cassette has

already been loaded, playback

begins automatically after the

selected programme is located.

F ^{Load a cassette.}

Insert the cassette whose

number is displayed on the

screen.

● Playback begins automatically

after the selected programme

is located.

C ^{Load a cassette.}

Insert the cassette whose

number is displayed on the

screen.

● Playback begins automatically

after the selected programme

is located.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

B ^{Select the category.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

category you want to watch,

then press OK.

C ^{Select the programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to play

back, then press OK.

● If the selected cassette has

already been loaded, playback

begins automatically after the

selected programme is located.

D ^{Load a cassette.}

Insert the cassette whose

number is displayed on the

screen.

● Playback begins automatically

after the selected programme

is located.

Sort By Category

This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to

play back in the order sorted by category.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number” on page 46

before continuing.

A ^{Access the Category screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “BY

CATEGORY”, then press OK

or e.

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EDITING

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your

recorder as the recording deck.

Edit From A

A ^{Make connections.}

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO

OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO

and VIDEO input connectors.

Camcorder

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and

Recorder

S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT

connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,

the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to

the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

B ^{Set the recorder’s input mode.}

AUDIO

input

VIDEO

input

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on

the connectors being used.

Audio cable (not provided)

Video cable (not provided)

Mini-plug cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

VIDEO OUT

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.

Camcorder

D ^{Start the camcorder.}

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Player

E ^{Start the recorder.}

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

Recorder

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

AUDIO

input

S-VIDEO

input

Audio cable (not provided)

S-Video cable (not provided)

Mini-plug cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

S-VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Player

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EDITING (cont.)

B ^{Access the Output/Input Set screen.}

Output/Input Set

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then

press OK or e.

Select the output or input mode for the AV1

(L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1

OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”.

Then, press OK or e to select

the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is bold in

the table below.

⁸L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s input is

compatible only with regular video

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

If a connected appliance’s input is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain

S-VIDEO:

high-quality S-VHS picture. (For

connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with

the Y/C signal.)

⁸L-1 INPUT

VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible only with regular video

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain

S-VIDEO:

L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting

high-quality S-VHS picture. (For

connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with

the Y/C signal.)

The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a

composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal

in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).

Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode

depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

D ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

NOTES:

Press MENU.

● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set

“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set

“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

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L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2

SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.

● If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to

the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set

to “A/V”.

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a

composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal

in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).

Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the

type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode

depending on the output signals of the connected appliance.

● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup

has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was

removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically

selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are

using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2

SELECT” back to appropriate mode.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT

Setting” on page 50.

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” appears on TV

screen or front display panel instead of “L-2” or “L2”.

● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set

“L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set

“L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2

SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”.

Then, press OK or e to select

the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is bold in

the table below.

⁸L-2 SELECT

A/V:

To use this recorder as the recording

deck with the player connected to

the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, or to use the satellite

receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER connector.

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

SAT:

To view a satellite programme with

the TV set while the recorder is

turned off. (੬ pg. 60)

⁸L-2 INPUT

VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible only with regular video

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain

S-VIDEO:

high-quality S-VHS picture. (For

connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with

the Y/C signal.)

B ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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EDITING (cont.)

You can use your recorder as the source player or as the

recording deck.

Edit To Or From

Another Video

Recorder

A ^{Make connections.}

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the

recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on

page 53.

A When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the

recording deck.

B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector to the source player.

C If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal ...

... connect your recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

connector to another recorder.

With C connection ...

● When using your recorder as the recording deck, set “L-1

INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” and “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 50,

51).

● When using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1

OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (੬ pg. 50).

B ^{Set the input mode of recording deck.}

With this video recorder, press AUX (number key “0”)

and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its

instruction manual.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2

SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 51).

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.

D ^{Start the source player.}

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

E ^{Start the recording deck.}

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from

S-VHS to S-VHS.

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently

limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the

source material is very high, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with

minimum degradation.

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TV receiver

Player

Your recorder

Recorder

Your recorder

TV receiver

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

RF cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Video

channel or

AV mode

Video

channel or (provided)

AV mode

RF cable

Another recorder

Recorder

Player

TV receiver

Your recorder

S-Video cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Player

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you

finish dubbing the tapes.

● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (੬ pg. 65).

● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this

recorder’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.

When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its rear panel S OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck’s S-Video and Audio input connectors.

When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then,

set the recorder’s input mode to “S-1”.

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EDITING (cont.)

Audio Dubbing

Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a

previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

ATTENTION:

Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

Normal audio track

Pre-recorded tape

Video/Hi-Fi audio

track

Audio-dubbed tape

Your recorder

CD player, etc.

Mixer output

Audio mixer

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

Your recorder

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A ^{Make connections.}

E ^{Start dubbing.}

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input

connectors on the recorder’s front panel.

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press 4

to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins

at this point.

● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the

recorder’s AUDIO L input connector.

● “o” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press 9. Press 4 to resume

dubbing.

B ^{Set the recorder’s input mode.}

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” or

F ^{End Audio Dubbing.}

“S-1”.

Press 8 (or 0) to stop the tape in your recorder, and

engage the audio component’s Stop mode.

C ^{Locate the start point.}

NOTES:

Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and

press 9 when you reach the point where you want to start

dubbing.

● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the

normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to

hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press

AUDIO to select “a + s (L+R) + NORM” (੬ pg. 23).

● Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the

counter reading before dubbing.

D ^{Engage the Audio Dubbing mode.}

Press A.DUB.

● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using

these 21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct

input mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 2.

● Audio Dubbing is not possible with cassettes whose record

safety tab has been removed.

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o”

blinks, “u” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)

● To perform Audio Dubbing with audio mixing, press AUDIO

to select “a + s (L+R)” at this point.

* Audio Dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you are using a

monaural audio component, or if you don’t have an audio mixer.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO to

select the soundtrack you wish to hear. (੬ pg. 23)

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EDITING (cont.)

Insert Editing

Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with

new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio

soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the

normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you

wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the

Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.

For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording

deck.

ATTENTION:

Insert editing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

Source tape

Before Insert Editing

Normal audio

Recording tape

track

After Insert Editing

Video/Hi-Fi

audio track

Recorder

Your recorder

S-Video signal

Audio/Video signal

Another recorder

Player

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A ^{Make connections.}

G ^{Start Editing.}

Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and

AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or

S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front

panel.

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that

is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section

of the source tape that you wish to insert, press 4 to start

the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this

point.

● “o” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.

B ^{Set the recorder’s input mode.}

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors or “S-1” for

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

H ^{End Insert Editing.}

At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop

automatically while the tape continues running in the

Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the

specified edit-out point, press 0000.

C ^{Locate the end point.}

Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play it

back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the

JOG dial, or pressing w e and 9.

AV Insert Editing

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack

and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ...

... In step 6, after you press INSERT, press A.DUB also.

(“o” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display

panel.)

D ^{Reset the counter.}

Press 0000.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00”.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● Insert Editing is not possible with cassettes whose record safety

tab has been removed.

E ^{Locate the start point.}

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment

to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial,

or pressing w e and 9.

● When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been

recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may

appear distorted.

● In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by

the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous

recording’s speed changes within a single edit, the inserted

picture will be distorted at the switching point.

● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit

may become erased.

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

F ^{Engage the Insert Editing mode.}

Press INSERT.

● Your recorder enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o”, “u” and

“i” light up on the front display panel.)

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input

source you are going to record.

● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/

OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these

21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct input

mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 2.

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EDITING (cont.)

The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the

playback and recording operations when starting an edit

operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your

recorder.

Synchro Editing

A ^{Make connections.}

Connect your recorder to camcorder (੬ pg. 49), and

connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to

the camcorder’s LANC connector.

B ^{Set the recorder’s input mode.}

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on

the connectors being used.

Recorder

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 65.

D ^{Locate the start point.}

Start playback of the tape in the camcorder, and pause

playback when you find the point where you want to start

editing. Press and hold 9 and press 7 on your recorder

so that the recorder enters the Record-Pause mode.

SYNCHRO EDIT

connector

E ^{Start Synchro Editing.}

LANC cable

(not provided)

Press SYNCHRO 7/79.

F ^{Pause Synchro Editing.}

Press SYNCHRO 7/79 again.

● Repeat steps 4 – 6 as necessary.

Camcorder

To LANC connector

NOTES:

● The Synchro Editing function may not work with the initial part

of a camcorder tape.

Player

● The Synchro Editing function cannot be used when using the

JLIP function. (Pressing SYNCHRO 7/79 cancels the JLIP

function.)

● The Synchro Editing function may not work properly with

some type of camcorder.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

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J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface

Protocol) Connector]

Information On

J Terminal

The J terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal

computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the

recorder during editing and certain other operations.

Examples:

With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB3E:

● Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a

personal computer.

For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer.

JLIP ID Number

Your recorder has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must

be unique when your recorder is connected to another device

via its J terminal. The ID number is preset to “1” at the factory.

You can change this number to any number between “1” and

“99”. If it is necessary to change the JLIP ID number, perform the

following steps.

J terminal

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

C ^{Access the JLIP ID No. Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“JLIP ID NO. SET”, then press

OK or e.

D ^{Set the JLIP ID number.}

Press the number keys to

enter the desired ID number,

then press OK.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

NOTES:

Simple Connections

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 51).

This is an example of simple connection if your TV has

one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector.

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (੬ pg. 36) with this connection.

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2

mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that

“L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite

receiver.

Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/

OUT connector to the TV’s connector.

Outdoor unit

Aerial

connector

Back of TV

TV aerial cable

Satellite cable

Satellite receiver

ANT. IN

RF OUT

21-pin SCART connector

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (੬ pg. 51), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if

the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR

indicator on the front display panel.

● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the

satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

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NOTES:

Perfect Connections

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 51).

This is an example of recommended connection if your

TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors.

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector

if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to

TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector

to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the

satellite receiver and TV.

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (੬ pg. 36) with this connection.

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2

mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that

“L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with

the satellite receiver.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite

receiver and decoder.

21-pin SCART

Aerial

connector

Outdoor unit

Aerial

Back of TV

Satellite cable

TV aerial cable

Satellite receiver

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Decoder

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an

input connector for an external decoder (descrambler).

Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety

of programming that is available through scrambled

channels.

Connecting/Using

A Decoder

A ^{Select the input mode.}

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (੬ pg. 51)

TV receiver

B ^{Connect the decoder.}

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector

using a 21-pin SCART cable.

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial cable

C ^{Set the tuner.}

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving

A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 71.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Decoder

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Connecting/Using A Stereo System

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to

the soundtrack through the stereo.

FM tuner

CD player

Stereo amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio cable

(not provided)

Speaker

Television

Speaker

Back of recorder

AUDIO OUT

Mains outlet

CAUTIONS:

Make connections.

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that

you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the

Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge

in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your

video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to

prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded

type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this

can adversely affect the video playback picture.

NOTE:

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

turn the TV’s volume down completely.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set

screen by following the procedure described below.

● For each mode setting, see pages 65 to 67.

Mode Set

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Mode Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“MODE SET”, then press OK

or e.

C ^{Select the mode.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item

you want to change.

D ^{Select the mode setting.}

Press OK or e.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal

Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (੬ pg. 29).

⁸B.E.S.T.

OFF

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture

quality according to your preference. Normally select

“AUTO”.

⁸PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO:

Provides the optimised picture

benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture

System.

Minimizes picture degradation

during editing (recording and

playback).

Reduces image coarseness when

viewing overplayed tapes containing

a lot of noise.

NOTES:

EDIT:

● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected

mode will not change until you select another mode.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

SOFT:

● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches

automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

SHARP:

Clearer, sharper-edged picture when

viewing images with lots of flat,

same-coloured surfaces such as

cartoons.

When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is

automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned

off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is

powered back on.

⁸AUTO TIMER

OFF

NOTE:

For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder

functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To

disengage the timer, press # (TIMER).

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational

indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in

the selected language (੬ pg. 15, 16).

⁸O.S.D.

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be

sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start

recording the programme that you are watching on your

TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control,

or press 7 on the recorder.

⁸DIRECT REC

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV

offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART

cable between the recorder and the TV (੬ pg. 10).

● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as

described in “Basic Recording” (੬ pg. 24).

● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.

● If a programme is recorded with the Direct Rec, the station

name will not be registered for the Video Navigation. “– – – –”

will be displayed for the station name.

● Retake function (੬ pg. 26) does not work during Direct Rec.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP

mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the

entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.

⁸AUTO SP^]LP TIMER

OFF

For Example . . .

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes

SP mode

Approximately 60 minutes

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the

second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO

SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set

the tape speed manually during timer programming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight

non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the

recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording),

and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with

some tapes of shorter lengths.

● If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP]LP Timer

activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there

may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge

correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

⁸DIGITAL 3R

OFF

NOTES:

● Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.

● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with

“DIGITAL 3R” set to “OFF”.

● If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL 3R”

to “OFF” before starting.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption

while the recorder is turned off.

⁸POWER SAVE

OFF

NOTES:

● During Power Save mode ...

... the front display panel will be turned off.

... the Just Clock function (੬ pg. 76) does not work.

... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.

● Power Save does not work when ...

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer

Recording.

... the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged (੬ pg. 36).

... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (੬ pg. 51).

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical

vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on

another recorder.

⁸VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

NOTES:

● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.

● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during

special effects playback.

● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.

● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.

● Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate

Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be

automatically turned “OFF”.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET

or VHS.

⁸S-VHS

OFF

● To record in S-VHS:

Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked

“S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front

display panel.

The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

See “Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)” on page 27.

● To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

If the S-VHS ET button on the recorder is lit and the S-VHS

ET mode is activated, press S-VHS ET. The button’s light

goes off.

The VHS recording mode is automatically selected

regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

● To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator

lights up on the front display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to

“OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.

The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or

S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel

regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or

record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the

appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;

MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that

have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video

cassette recorder.

⁸COLOUR SYSTEM

PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a

PAL or NTSC tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play

back a MESECAM tape.

NOTES:

● It is not possible to record in S-VHS if “MESECAM” is selected.

The recording mode is forced to change to VHS.

● If “MESECAM” is selected when the tape speed is set to EP

mode, the tape speed will be forced to change to LP mode.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “MESECAM” is selected.

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at

the top and bottom of the TV screen. This is not a malfunction

on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using

the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be

corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will

be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of

superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

Tuner Set

— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up or by Preset Download (੬ pg. 12, 14).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in

channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto

Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your

area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going

through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Auto Channel Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e.

D ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name, then press OK or e.

E ^{Select the language.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

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F ^{Perform Auto Channel Set.}

Press OK twice.

● If you have connected the

recorder and your TV via AV

connection (੬ pg. 10), the

recorder automatically

performs the Preset

Download and the T-V LINK

screen will appear

(੬ pg. 14).

● The Auto Set screen appears,

and remains on screen while

Beginning

End

the recorder searches for

receivable stations.

As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen

moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in

step 7 appears.

G ^{View the Confirmation screen.}

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is

displayed on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, the

Confirmation screen looking

like the one to the right

appears. The stations your

recorder located appear on a

Confirmation screen —

channel positions (PR),

channels (CH) and station names (ID – ੬ pg. 73). The

blueback screen and the programme currently being

broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8

seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e

button on the remote control.

IMPORTANT

● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top

of the list.

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may

not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not

set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using

the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV

programme of a different station. When programming the

timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the

desired channel is selected correctly (੬ pg. 30,

“SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”).

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically

during Auto Channel Set.

H ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel

positions, enter station names and perform other operations.

Refer to pages 70 – 72 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be

stored in order, and the station names may not be stored

correctly.

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if

reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those

stations with an unacceptable picture (੬ pg. 71, “Delete

A Channel”).

● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 71.

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 72.

● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not

connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–”

appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make

sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set

will take place again.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set

Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

(੬ pg. 71, “INFORMATION”).

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

D ^{Select the band.}

Press rt to change the band

between CH (regular) and CC

(cable), then press e.

E ^{Input the channel.}

Press the number keys to input the channel number you

want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID – ੬ pg. 73), press e

until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,

then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,

press e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt to

set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”

setting cannot be changed (੬ pg. 51).

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up

(੬ pg. 12), Preset Download (੬ pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set

(੬ pg. 68).

F ^{Enter new channel information.}

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

G ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Confirmation screen.}

● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”

(੬ pg. 71).

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The

Confirmation screen appears.

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered

in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (੬ pg. 72).

ATTENTION

C ^{Select the channel position.}

position in which you want to

store a channel begins

blinking, then press OK. The

Manual Channel Set screen

appears.

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are

stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming

with the SHOWVIEW system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG

SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this

screen. (੬ pg. 31, “ATTENTION — Guide Program

Number Set”)

(Example) To store in position 12.

Press rt w e until an open

Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (੬ pg. 75).

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

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Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

When Receiving A Scrambled

Broadcast

A ^{Select the decoder mode.}

A ^{Select the item.}

blinking.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (੬ pg. 51).

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins

B ^{Access the Confirmation screen.}

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on

B ^{Delete a channel.}

page 70.

Press &.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one

C ^{Select the position.}

line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Press rt w e to select the channel position broadcasting

scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

D ^{Change the decoder setting.}

Press MENU.

Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking, and

set it to “ON” by pressing rt.

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

E ^{Return to the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

A ^{Select the item.}

F ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its

channel (CH) number begin blinking.

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

B ^{Select the new position.}

If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears

instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set

screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,

select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV

programmes are broadcasted as follows.

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel

position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move

down one space.

For Eastern Europe : D/K

For Western Europe : B/G

A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 68.

B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the

Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 70.

C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

B ^{Enter the new character.}

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,

+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is

indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining

characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering

all characters, press OK.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A ^{Select the item.}

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

rt.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

B ^{Access the Manual Channel Set screen.}

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK twice.

Press MENU.

C ^{Select the new station.}

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,

Press e until the station name

(ID) begins blinking, then

press rt until the new

station’s name (ID) you want

to store begins blinking.

Registered station names

(੬ pg. 73) appear as you

press rt.

–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A ^{Select the channel to fine-tune.}

blinking.

D ^{Switch the stations.}

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins

Press OK.

B ^{Access the Manual Channel Set screen.}

E ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Press MENU.

C ^{Perform tuning.}

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until

the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

● Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70

to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1

and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

D ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

A ^{Select the character for station name.}

Press e until the first letter of

the station name begins

blinking.

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TV Station And ID List

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

1000

3SAT

ADLT

ANT3

ARD

ARTE

BBC

BBC1

BBC2

BR3

TV1000

3SAT

ORF3

OWL3

PREM

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RET4

RTBF

RTL

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTP

SAT1

SBS

SHOW

SIC

SKY

SKYN

SPRT

SRTL

STAR

SVT1

SVT2

SWR

TCC

TELE

TEL5

TF1

ORF3

OWL3

PREMIERE

PRO7

ADULT

ANTENA3

ARD

ARTE

BBC GROUP

BBC1

BBC2

BAYERN3

CANAL PLUS

PORTUGUSES

CANALE5

KETNET CANVAS

CHANNEL4

CHANNEL5

CHILD

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RETE4

TELE21

RTBF1 or 2

RTL

C+

RTL2

CAN5

CANV

CH4

RTL4

RTL5

RTP

CH5

SCHWEIZ4

SAT1

CHLD

CINE

CLUB

CMT

CNN

CSUR

DISC

CINEMA

TELECLUB

CMT

SBS

SHOW

SOCIEDADE

SKY CHANNEL

SKY NEWS

SPORT

SUPER RTL

STAR-TV

SVT1

CNN

ANDALUCIA

DISCOVERY

DR TV

DRS

DSF

DRS

DSF

ETB1

ETB2

ETB1

ETB2

EURO

EUSP

FEMM

FILM

FNET

FR2

SVT2

SUEDWEST3

TCC

TELE

TELE5

TF1

TM3

EURONEWS

EUROSPORTS

FEMMAN

FILM

FILMNET

France2

France3

GALAVISION

HESSEN3

INFO-KANAL

ITALIA1

ITALIA7

ITV

JSTV

KA2

KABEL1

KANAL2

LOCAL

MBR

MCM

MDR

TM3

TMC

TNT

TRT

TELEMONTECARLO

TNT INT

TRT INT

TSI

FR3

GALA

HR3

TSI

TSR

INFO

ITA1

TSR

TV1

BRTN TV1

TV2

ITA7

TV2

ITV

TV3

JSTV

TV4

KA2

TV5

KAB1

KAN2

LOCA

TV6

TVE1

TVE2

TVG

TVI

TVE1

TVE2

TV GALICIA

TV INDEPENDENT

TV NORGE

VIDEO

VERONICA

VH-1

MBC

MCM

MDR

MOVE

MTV

MTV3

N-TV

NBC

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NEWS

NICK

NRK

TVN

VCR

VERO

VH-1

VIVA

VIV2

VMTV

VOX

VT4

VTM

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

MOVIE

MTV

MTV3

NORD3

N-TV

VIVA

VIVA2

VIDEO MUSIC

VOX

VT4

VTM

West1

West3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

NBC SUPER

NDR

NED1

NED2

NED3

NICKELODEON

NRK

NRK2

ODEON

ORF1

ORF2

NRK2

ODE

ORF1

ORF2

* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station

name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is

displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different

station.

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Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the

RF cable.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your

area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV or S-VIDEO connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV or S-VIDEO connection (੬ pg. 10, 11), since you do not

need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection (੬ pg. 10), you have to set the correct video

channel.

Before performing the following steps:

Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

● If the two vertical white bars appear

A ^{Access the Video Channel Set mode.}

panel shows the following.

clearly on the TV screen as shown to

the right, go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not

appear clearly, re-set the video

recorder to another vacant channel

and try again.

Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display

NOTES:

● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by

B ^{Set the RF output system.}

output system of your country.

a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied

by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF

and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ

neighbouring channels.

REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48), РОССИЯ (07) or OTHER

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with

EASTERN EUROPE (EE) for the country setting (੬ pg. 12, 16),

any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

press rt to set to “2”.

● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.

(1: B/G 2: D/K)

D ^{Exit the Video Channel Set mode.}

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV or S-VIDEO Connection

C ^{Set the video channel.}

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

With AV or S-VIDEO Connection

Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1OUT– –”

(or “2OUT– –”).

your TV to its AV mode.

With RF Connection

The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears

clearly is your video channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the video channel.

● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press PR + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant

channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by

any local station in your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

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SHOWVIEW^®System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 12), Preset Download (੬ pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 68) sets the Guide Program numbers

automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.

● When timer-programming with the SHOWVIEW system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on

your recorder, is not selected,

when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place,

—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.

● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system,

—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Guide Program Number Set

E ^{Enter the receiving channel position number.}

Press the number key “0” to

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

select “TV PROG” or “SAT”.

Then press rt to input the

Press MENU.

number of the recorder’s

channel position on which the

Guide Program number’s

B ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

broadcast is received by the

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

recorder or the satellite

receiver. Then press OK or e.

● To timer-record a satellite

programme with the SHOWVIEW

system, you need to install the

provided Satellite Controller and

perform the procedure described

in “Satellite Receiver Control

Setting” (੬ pg. 17).

(Example) If ZDF is received on

channel position 2.

C ^{Access the Guide Program Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE

PROG SET”, then press OK or e.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as

necessary.

D ^{Enter the Guide Program number.}

Press rt to enter the Guide

Program number for the desired

station as shown in the TV

listings. Then press OK or e.

F ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,

for the SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program

numbers can be found in most TV listings.

(Example) When inputting the

Guide Program

number 2 for ZDF.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 12), Preset Download

(੬ pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 68), without ever

having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is

also set automatically.

Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Perform the following steps only if —

—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto

Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

—you want to change Just Clock setting (੬ “Just Clock” in

the left column).

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

D ^{Access the Clock Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK

SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48), РОССИЯ (07) or OTHER

EASTERN EUROPE (EE) for the country setting (੬ pg. 12, 16),

you cannot use Just Clock function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on

page 77.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping

through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by

reading data from a PDC signal.

The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock

Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the

Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change

the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could

adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep

Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a

PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep

Just Clock set to “OFF”.

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E ^{Set the date and time.}

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE”

display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set

the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time

by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date

by 15 days.

F ^{Set Just Clock.}

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing

rt, then press OK or e.

● For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 76.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you

won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and

adjustment data from channel position 1.

Press rt to set the channel position to the number

representing the station transmitting clock setting data,

then press OK or e.

H ^{Start the clock operation.}

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in

clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

● Just Clock is not effective when ...

... the recorder’s power is on.

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

... the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode (੬ pg. 36).

... the recorder is in the Power Save mode (੬ pg. 66).

... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 51).

● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is

automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are

often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the recorder.

● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but

the recorder cannot be powered.

● “#” is displayed on the front display Press the # button to turn the “#”

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”. indicator off.

3. The remote control won’t function.

● The batteries are discharged.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

● “i” is displayed on the front display

panel.

Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.

2. The tape will not rewind or

fast-forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The playback picture does not appear

while the tape is running.

● If you are using the RF connection,

If you are using the RF connection,

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is . . . set the TV receiver to the video

not set to the video channel.

channel.

. . . the recorder’s video channel has not . . . perform “Video Channel Set”

been correctly set.

(੬ pg. 74).

● If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO

If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO

connection, the TV receiver is not set to connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

the AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 23)

4. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”

message appears on the screen.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or

consult your JVC dealer.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 23)

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,

cassette loaded has had its record safety cover the hole where the tab was

tab removed.

removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has

Set to the desired channel.

been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder,

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the source is properly

connected.

● All necessary power switches have not

been turned on.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”

or “S-1”.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”

or “S-1”.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer

incorrectly.

settings.

● The timer is not engaged.

Press # and confirm that “#” is

displayed on the front display panel.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

while a timer recording is in progress.

Wait until it finishes.

3. “#” and “[” on the front display

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab

intact, or cover the hole using adhesive

tape.

panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected,

and “#” and “[” on the front

display panel won’t stop blinking.

● The loaded cassette has had its record

safety tab removed.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole

with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette

with the record safety tab intact.

5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

● # has been pressed when there are no

programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press # again.

Timer mode is disengaged.

programmed incorrectly.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected,

the power shuts off and “#” and

“[” won’t stop blinking.

● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape to

record the entire programme.

7. The SHOWVIEW system does not

timer-record properly.

● The recorder’s channel positions have

been set incorrectly.

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”

(੬ pg. 75) and re-perform the procedure.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)